Free-talking Danny Rose worn down by racism and ready to leave the game | David Hytner

April 4, 2019April 5, 2019 by admin

Tottenham left-back scarred by incidents dating back to 2012 and which he encountered again in March with England

To understand the anger, the frustration and, above all, the sense of resignation that engulfed Danny Rose on Wednesday night, in the aftermath of Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace that opened their new stadium in some style, it is necessary to go back.

It is 16 October 2012. Rose is making his way in the Premier League, on loan from Spurs at Sunderland, and he is picked to play for England Under-21s against Serbia in the second leg of their European Championship play-off. The game takes place in the Serbian city of Krusevac and it is immediately apparent to Rose that it will be an ordeal.